“People are trying to do the right thing. And no wonder it’s hard, because they’re being given confusing messages.” . It’s that time of year… Read More »Veganuary: Is it good for your health? Is it good for the planet?
“Sidmouth has unspoilt open spaces and a buzzing town centre.” . Regularly over the years, Sidmouth has been named as one of the ‘best places… Read More »Sidmouth: one of the ‘best places to live in 2023’
“See you next year!” . It’s that time of year, when we look to the past and look to the future. And there are of… Read More »Looking back on the old year, looking forward to the new
And yet there are plenty of ‘ideas to help your business’… . Businesses in the South-West are doing well: “The South West continues to thrive… Read More »‘Relentless challenges’ for green business owners
“There is so much still to be explored and so much potential to be developed.” . The VGS has posted a couple of pieces this… Read More »Sidmouth and seaweed: interest and activity
“Plenty to be positive about when reflecting on 2022.” PLUS: Ideas to help make your business more sustainable. . The SouthWest Business Live team have… Read More »“The South West continues to thrive as a region”
The operator makes amends for its “level of service”. . The press has been carrying good-news stories about Stagecoach. There was a pretty good offer… Read More »The trials and tribulations of Stagecoach
“This cautionary story is a reminder of the importance of examining the basis of public claims, especially when they are being made by politicians about… Read More »How ‘green’ is Exeter – and how ‘green’ will it continue to be? PART TWO
Green industry is heading to Scandinavia’s far north. Fossil fuel-free steel and clean, green wind energy are in great demand but what does this rapid… Read More »Of reindeer and the Sami way of life, 2022
Cllr Dan Ledger, Chair of EDDC strategic planning: “The government enforces arbitrary housing numbers that district & unitary councils must follow otherwise we lose planning… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: East Devon Local Plan: What is its housing target?
The Home Builders Federation has predicted a “complete collapse” in local plan making in response to Gove’s announcement. . Earlier this month, the District Council was on… Read More »East Devon Local Plan: What is its housing target now?
“Go back a hundred years & there was more wildlife in the Sid Valley.” “What is the potential for beaver re-establishment?” “The pine marten, a… Read More »The lost wildlife of the Sid Valley
“If George’s vision comes to pass it will, contrary to his own aspirations, represent an alignment between progressive environmentalism and corporate-capitalist interests that will delay… Read More »Re-viewing Monbiot’s “Regenesis”
“Firstly, now that there does seem to be access, nevertheless, at the time the owners were claiming the Alexandria Industrial Estate was full.” “Secondly, the… Read More »BREAKING: selling off the Sidford Business Park site
Leaflet created by Sid Valley Help and Sidmouth Town Council There are organisations that can provide advice and help for financial matters, others that can… Read More »Local help with the cost of living crisis